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Shoreline Master Program Update: Planning Commission and Visioning Workshop

Join the Town of Wilson Creek as we explore the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) during our September 13, 2012, workshop. This session focuses on understanding the SMP, its guidelines, and how it aims to balance environmental protection with public access and development. We will discuss future visions for our shorelines, identify potential issues, and gather community input on restoration opportunities. Learn about the significance of public engagement, the importance of no-net-loss ecological functions, and how to get involved in future discussions.

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Shoreline Master Program Update: Planning Commission and Visioning Workshop

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  1. Shoreline Master Program Update: Planning Commission and Visioning Workshop Town of Wilson CreekSeptember 13, 2012

  2. Agenda • Introductions • Meeting Overview • What is a Shoreline Master Program (SMP)? • Frequently Asked Questions • Shoreline Overview • What are your future visions for shorelines? • Identify potential issues • Other Questions & Comments

  3. What is a SMP? Shoreline Management Act (SMA) RCW 90.58 To prevent harm caused by uncoordinated and piecemeal development of the state’s major shorelines Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Guidelines WAC 127-26 SMP--Carries out provisions of SMA Must be approved by Dept. of Ecology, using policy of RCW 90.58.020 and Guidelines as approval standards/criteria

  4. Key Principles of the SMP • Balance • Environmental protection • Public access • Water-oriented uses • Preferred Uses • No Net Loss of Ecological Function Residential aerial photo courtesy of fortress.wa.gov

  5. Steps and Status SMP - Environment Designations - Goals - Policies - Regulations Local Adoption Cumulative Impacts Analysis Inventory & Analysis Determine Jurisdiction Restoration Plan Public Participation Ecology Review and Adoption

  6. Shoreline Jurisdiction • Stream flows ≥ 20 cubic feet per second • Lakes ≥ 20 acres • Upland areas 200 feet from ordinary high water mark • Floodways and adjacent floodplain area • Associated wetlands

  7. Wilson Creek Shoreline

  8. Inventory Topics • Priority Habitats/Species and Fish Distribution • Vegetation • Shoreline Ecological Function • Restoration Opportunities

  9. Inventory Topics • Impervious Surfaces • Shoreline Modifications • Public Access • 303d Listed Waters and Permitted Sites • Reach Map

  10. Wilson Creek Zoning

  11. Natural Environment

  12. SMP Contents • Environment Designations • General Provisions • e.g., critical areas, flood hazard reduction, public access, vegetation conservation • Shoreline Modifications • e.g., shoreline stabilization, dredging • Shoreline Uses • e.g., residential, recreational, transportation

  13. Shoreline Jurisdiction and Inventory Wilson Creek Shoreline Area = 132 acres Major Features • Ownership – Private • A significant portion of floodway covers town • Wilson Creek Town Park abuts the shoreline on 4th Street North • Waterfowl concentrations, native and non-native fish species • Short shrub and grass riparian area Stressors • Railroad, highway, town development

  14. Restoration Plan Types of Opportunities Restoration Actions • Important for no net loss and improvement • Can include watershed or lake-level improvements • Can include program and voluntary actions • Can serve as source of required mitigation measures when there are shoreline impacts • Address possible water quality contaminant sources • Evaluate potential for soft shoreline bank stabilization • Evaluate riparian enhancement

  15. Schedule

  16. Visioning Questions • How do you currently use the shorelines? • What additional or improved public access could be provided? • What future uses you would like to see along the shorelines? • What shoreline areas / functions should be Protected? Restored?

  17. Potential Issues

  18. Contact Keep Informed • Attend public meetings and workshops • Learn about Wilson Creek’s shoreline • Ask questions and provide comments • www.co.grant.wa.us/Community%20Development/Planning/index.htm

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